Santa Cruz

HGP presents 'Land and Sea' presentation

The inextricable connection between soil and ocean, and the importance of protecting both, will be the topic at the Land and Sea event at the Homeless Garden Project's downtown store on First Friday, June 6, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., with a short presentation at 6 p.m.

Various organizations that work to protect the health of the oceans and waterways, including Save Our Shores, O'Neill Sea Odyssey, Surfrider Foundation and the Elkhorn Slough Foundation, will offer informative discussions, and opportunities for community engagement. The evening will also include live music, appetizers and beverages.

APTOS

Vendors wanted for Party in the Park

The Aptos Chamber of Commerce welcomes local vendors for the Fourth of July Party in the Park, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 4 in Aptos Village Park.

The chamber is looking for people who sell jewelry, flowers, clothes, children's toys, art, photography and activities. For information, call 831-688-1467.

BOULDER CREEK

Flea market and concert June 14

Boulder Creek Recreation and Park District will present a flea market and concert at Junction Park 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month through October.

The next one will be June 14.

Music will be noon to 3 p.m. Space rental is $15. For information, call 338-4144 or email bcrpd2@gmail.com.

Watsonville

Members-only Star Creek Adventure Day

Land Trust of Santa Cruz County is opening the Star Creek Ranch trails to its members and their guests for a day of hiking, mountain biking and picnicking on June 14.

During the event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., a shuttle will circle the perimeter to pick up and drop off visitors at their cars. Pre-registration is required. Visit landtrustsantacruz.org or call 831-429-1166 for more information.

Santa Cruz

Signups for teen public safety academy

The Santa Cruz Police Department is accepting applications for this summer's Teen Public Safety Academy, with three sessions.

Classes sizes are limited to 20 people, and include three five-day sessions beginning each on July 7 and 21 and Aug. 4. Each class runs daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the police department's Community Room, 155 Center St.

Skills taught include physical fitness, arrest and control tactics, investigations, crime scenes and evidence processing, high risk car stops, firefighting principals, emergency medical treatment and first aid and CPR. Academy participation is $40 per teen and includes lunches and a T-shirt.

Soquel

Bargetto Winery hosts benefit

Santa Cruz al Salvador, a 20-year-old organization working to improve lives in El Salvador, will hold a fundraiser 3-5 p.m. Saturday at Bargetto Winery, 3535 N. Main St.

The event will feature wine tasting, refreshments, music and a silent auction. Tickets are $25.

For information, call 831-688-5727 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Watsonville

PV Historical Association hosts picnic

The Pajaro Valley Historical Association will hold its annual Vintage Picnic from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 28 at 332 E. Beach St.

The event will include a buffet lunch by Monterey Bay Caterers, a no-host bar, live music by Tin Pan Alley Cats, trivia games, raffle and a talk about Ford's Department Store by former employee Nevenka Radich.